Ulan-Bator

Ulan-Bator is the capital city of Mongolia. It is also by far the largest city in th ecountry, with a population of over 1m. The city is found in the north of the country, in the valley of the Tuul River.

The city is connected to both the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Chinese rail system.

Often considered to be the most interesting of the Trans-Siberian rail journeys, the Trans-Mongolian route is made onboard Train 4, and takes six days to travel between the cities, across Mongolia via Ulan-Bator and the Gobi Desert.

Places to Stop:

There are plenty of good places to stop en route, in order to break the long journey up a bit. The best spots include:

Yekaterinburg

Yunguang Caves

Ulan Bator; and

Lake Baikal

Of course, you get to see plenty from the window of your train too, including the Gobi Desert and Lake Baikal.

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What to Bring:

There are a few items that you would be well-advised to take with you on your Trans-Mongolian trip, including: